Lab Care Guidelines

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What should be done to maintain the privacy of the client in the lab?

  • Wash hands before any client control
  • Promote the health and safety of the client
  • Provide an explanation of the nursing measure to the client and/or family in a manner that could be understood
  • Follow the procedure of the employing agency where applicable (correct)

Which guideline emphasizes the importance of considering the priority of clients' needs?

  • Identify the client correctly
  • Assess the client's understanding
  • Record and report significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation
  • Consider the priority of clients' needs (correct)

Which position is recommended for postural drainage?

  • Trendelenburgs (correct)
  • High-Fowler
  • Fowlers
  • Semi-Fowlers

What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

<p>To maintain healthy gums (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common site for pressure ulcers to develop?

<p>Sacrum/coccyx (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of skin blanching?

<p>Ischemia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

<p>Practices that prevent the growth of bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of sterilization?

<p>To eliminate all microorganisms including spores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a reservoir and a carrier?

<p>A reservoir is a habitat where an agent normally lives/grows/multiplies, while a carrier is a person who carries pathogens but is not ill (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four stages of infection?

<p>Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Recovery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline emphasizes the importance of promoting the health and safety of the client?

<p>Guideline 7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assessing the client's understanding?

<p>To provide an explanation of nursing measures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

<p>Guideline 8 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with pressure ulcer development?

<p>Regular movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to pressure ulcer formation?

<p>Adequate nutrition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common site for pressure ulcers to develop?

<p>Between the eyebrows (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

<p>Cut corns/calluses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

<p>It eliminates all microorganisms including spores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

<p>To provide comfort and promote oral health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of skin blanching?

<p>Inadequate blood supply to the area (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four stages of infection?

<p>Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Decline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bed positions promotes lung expansion and is commonly used during dialysis?

<p>Semi-Fowlers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

<p>Cut corns and calluses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to pressure ulcer formation?

<p>Good nutrition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of melanoma?

<p>Most common type of skin cancer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

<p>Involves the complete elimination of all microorganisms including spores (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of skin blanching?

<p>Pressure on the skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

<p>To prevent the spread of infection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four stages of infection?

<p>Prodromal, Illness, Decline, Recovery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline emphasizes the importance of providing an explanation of the nursing measure to the client and/or family in a manner that could be understood?

<p>Guideline 4: Provide an explanation of the nursing measure to the client and/or family in a manner that could be understood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

<p>Guideline 8: Prevent the spread of infection or cross-contamination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline emphasizes the importance of recording and reporting significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation?

<p>Guideline 10: Record and report significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a guideline for proper body mechanics when lifting objects?

<p>Use body weight to assist in lifting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bed positions is commonly used for postural drainage?

<p>Trendelenburgs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with pressure ulcer development?

<p>Good nutrition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of basal cell carcinoma?

<p>Malignant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline emphasizes the importance of promoting the health and safety of the client?

<p>Guideline 7: Promote the health and safety of the client (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline emphasizes the importance of considering the priority of clients' needs?

<p>Guideline 9: Consider the priority of clients' needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

<p>Guideline 8: Prevent the spread of infection or cross-contamination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of medical asepsis?

<p>Involves the use of antiseptic agents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

<p>To maintain the health of the teeth and gums (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four stages of infection?

<p>Incubation, Prodromal, Illness, Decline (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with pressure ulcer development?

<p>Regular repositioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bed positions is commonly used for postural drainage?

<p>Trendelenburgs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of skin blanching?

<p>Shearing force (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for foot and nail care?

<p>Cut corns/calluses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of oral hygiene?

<p>Maintaining healthy mouth, gums, lips, teeth, and tongue (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of medical asepsis?

<p>The practices that limit the transmission of microorganisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the potential for microorganisms to cause disease?

<p>Sufficient number of organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sterilization?

<p>To completely eliminate all microorganisms including spores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a carrier?

<p>An organism that produces disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline focuses on promoting the comfort of the client using verbal and non-verbal assessments?

<p>Guideline 6: Promote the comfort of the client using verbal and non-verbal assessments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline emphasizes the importance of recording and reporting significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation?

<p>Guideline 10: Record and report significant observations accurately to the appropriate situation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline focuses on preventing the spread of infection or cross-contamination?

<p>Guideline 8: Prevent the spread of infection or cross-contamination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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